Flight delayed? Visited every store on the concourse - three times? No signal on your phone? Stuck in a specific terminal? Eaten and drank to the point of explosion? Or just perennially curious? Well, here are a few questions that may keep you occupied. How come flight attendants have to pick up the cups they…
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There’s a bad joke: The engineer asks ‘how can I build that?’ the scientist asks ‘how does it work?’ and the philosopher asks ‘do you want fries with that?’ In all fairness to the Philosopher, he’s probably not referring to ontological French fries, but the 18th century thinker Jacob Fries. Anyway, some people think unemployed…
The p-factor is the dark matter of psychiatry: an invisible, unifying force that might lie behind a multitude of mental disorders. The voices told him that he was God, and Oliver believed them. Only 17 years old, he was special, chosen, a higher being whose wisdom and intelligence were beyond compare. Psychiatrists, however, labelled these…
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This post is, simply put, a loving tribute to a group of people who have created an application that has numerous business-relations functions, but is also for dorks (like our Editor) who love everything about planes and flying. And since many of us have not been able to fly for a year or…
As if you need any encouragement to visit the glorious island of St Lucia, we have further tasty reasons might you might want to stay at a certain place - Fond Doux Eco Resort. The reason? Chocolate. Located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Soufriere Saint Lucia on a historic 19th-century working cocoa estate,…
The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile application under development allowing travelers to simply and securely store and manage certifications for COVID-19 tests or vaccines. The information through the IATA Travel Pass can be shared with border authorities requiring testing or proof of vaccination as a condition of international travel during and after the COVID-19…
If you're a fan of our site, then you'll know that we reciprocate that with you. Thank you! You'll also know how much we love to travel and how much aircraft factor into this. Modern planes (and, to be honest, even older planes) are complex beasts, over-engineered to provide that maximum safety for passengers. They…
A traveler's dream is to find an honest, unspoiled and inexpensive place to go. As the world gets smaller, this remit gets harder to fill. But, read below about Namibia. You might be delighted.
"Arguably Namibia’s main attraction is nature—it’s a country of spectacular scenery and plentiful wildlife, from camping amidst the stunning orange dunes of…
Let us clarify that you won't get the blues when you take a Viking cruise down the Mississippi river. But, this article is all about being there. Stretching for 2,350 miles down the United States, from Minnesota's Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico, Viking cruises on the "Mighty Mississippi" offer a different type of…
How would you like to wing across the entire country of Canada in eight minutes? Eight minutes, you ask? Yes, it's true and doesn't require supersonic aircraft. Sounds great, doesn't it? And you can also do the same in Las Vegas and Reykjavik, Iceland. But, how can this be you might ask? A 52-foot spherical…
Chances are, if you're on our website, you love to travel and see the world. But, as of this date, with the Covid 19 pandemic still not yet under control, you're concerned about venturing out. Well, our affiliate friends VRBO have an interesting concept - it's called Affirm. From their site: With a unique selection…
Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and memorable locations in Mexico is in Quintana Roo. There you will find, Tulum, Cancun, Cozumel and so many other unforgettable places. And we welcome our new affiliate friends, Casai, who offer spectacular rentals there and all over Mexico. Casai is a hospitality concept designed for the…
May we introduce to you our new travel affiliate friends Vacanceselect. Based in Geneva Switzerland, they have been providing luxurious and exceptional European camping experiences for over 35 years. Families, of course, are provided for, but they also have exquisite villas for couples and groups. There’s nothing like the feeling of booking your next vacation,…
It must rank as one of everyone's dreams - to travel in a spaceship. As we write this post, more and more possible future options for spaceship travel appear everyday. But how would you like to travel in a Spaceship right now? Well, you can by getting in touch with our affiliate friends Spaceship Rentals.…
Now, here is a good start to environmentally sound travel options - liquefied natural gas (LNG). This technology promises a cleaner and more environmentally sustainable fuel for cruise ships - and perhaps other modes of transportation.
The introduction of LNG to power cruise ships is a major development that supports Carnival Corporation’s decarbonization pathway. In the…
Ibiza in Spain is famous for its nightclubs, but what you probably did not know is that it is home to the largest nightclub in the world. This is Privilege , which with a main hall the size of an aircraft hangar, a 25-meter high ceiling and a swimming pool, has a capacity of 10,000…
If you're a fan of ancient history, like we are, you'll certainly be familiar with how the Romans changed the world in so many ways. Certainly, as you travel through Europe, the evidence is plain. But as you head east, you will also be surprised and amazed at how far they conquered and what they…
In case you've been hiding in a cave for several decades, here is a reminder about the always-hilarious and never predictable annual Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland. The founding principle at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is to be an open access festival that accommodates anyone with a desire to perform and a…
A visit to one of Ireland’s many stunning castle hotels is at the top of many travelers’ lists. A stay at a castle hotel is an ornate trip back to the glory and decadence of times gone by. Within a stony castle hotel in Ireland, you’ll find a warm Irish welcome, surrounded by idyllic Irish…
The United States of America is a place of many contrasts. But, do you think it as of an ancient civilization that - 1000 years ago - had that parties that went on for days? Likely not. Thats Mexico, isn't it? Cohokia, was home to the largest pre-columbian city north of Mexico. The city was…